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AF09 ZZS

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,607 mi
Last recorded114,607 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZZS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 114,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 111,116 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 107,635 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 107,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,328 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 105,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,643 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 101,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,732 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,579 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/front door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AF09 ZZS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 ZZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 ZZS registered?

AF09 ZZS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is AF09 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 ZZS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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